Bill DeRuiter serves as the Elementary Dean of Discipleship at CPCS, where he loves building relationships with students and helping them grow in how they love God, love others, and navigate the ups and downs of school life. A proud Trinity Christian College Troll, he has also earned master's degree from Concordia University and a Master's Certificate in Principal Preparation from American College of Education. Bill is married to his wife, Nichole, who also works at CPCS. Together they have 3 children: Trey, Charlotte, and Jameson. Outside of school, you can often find Bill coaching high school basketball, leading worship, or out on the disc golf course with his family. His favorite Bible verse is Psalm 51:15, "O Lord, open my lips, that my mouth will declare your praise."